In the twilight years of the Nineteenth Century, mankind is perched upon a new age of discovery and enlightenment. But beneath the hope and optimism, a rising darkness taints the air, touching the heart of every man, woman, and child. The United States has clawed its way out of a terrible civil war, but the wounds are deep. The nation finds itself poised on the edge of ruin, the agony of division eating at its very marrow.

Into this dark time a light of hope emerges, carried from the Old World by Dr. Burson Carpathian, scientist, visionary, and would-be savior. But Dr. Carpathian, too, follows a path laid out for him by the darkest of powers: a force of remorseless corruption. The Dark Council. Under the influence of these mysterious strangers, the men and women of this terrible new age struggle with every fiber of their being, clawing for the least scrap of victory. There is no certain future as a continent is torn apart, each isolated faction struggling to maintain their share of power beneath the gathering darkness.

Wild West Exodus is a dynamic, fast-paced semi-skirmish game in a world very much like our own, but twisted by the forces of deepest evil. An advanced D10 system is coupled with an innovative Influence mechanic to simulate the powers of the Dark Council upon their unwitting pawns. Players must choose how they will gamble with the power of their patrons: spread the Influence throughout a turn, hoping to ease destiny onto a brighter path, or hold the influence, to be entirely cast upon one roll of the dice?

The game will feature a full range of highly detailed 35mm models, sculpted by some of the best digital sculptors in the industry. These amazing miniatures will be produced on the best equipment, using the highest levels of technology, and will drive this action-based whirlwind of darkness and death into an ever-evolving future brimming with desolation and despair. A regular comic book series will continue the development and progress of the world and the dark characters that live in it, as well as providing new rules, new models, missions, and more!

But we cannot do this right without you. Join us on our dark journey into an alternate history where a hidden evil strives to corrupt even the purest champions of Man. Take your first step upon this dread path, and pledge today!

Wild West Exodus is a miniatures game played by 2 to 4 players in control of the faction of their choice. In the world of WWX, every model has the potential to be a hero or a villain. The game mechanics and rule set, currently in development with Alessio Cavatore, will feature exciting game play from the first dice roll. Each player will be allowed to field a posse of 6 to 40 models. The WWX rules have been designed to allow for scaling of the game to high or low model counts without causing rules issues.

One of the most exciting parts of the Wild West Exodus game mechanic is the reusable influence pool. The influence pool will give players the option to gamble away a set amount of tokens in return for a reroll of the dice. Be careful what you gamble on because once the tokens are committed they are lost for that turn. The D10 system gives the game life and options that round out easily and allow for quick decision making.

Each faction consists of a structured army list. All factions will have 1 Boss model, 0 to 3 Underboss models, 0 to 5 Sidekick models, and an endless amount of Hired Hands. This really gives the gamer the option to field a force led by one mighty general commanding a horde of troops or the complete opposite. Some gamers may choose to load up on trained and dedicated Sidekicks and Underbosses to keep a close eye on their beloved Boss. No matter what option you take, the world of Wild West Exodus will engulf you in fun and excitement from your very first game.

One special note to point out is that Alessio Cavatore is our head rules designer and he is currently testing and revising the core rules in preparation for the Beta release at the end of the Kickstarter Campaign. Later in the year the final version of the Beta rules will be revised one last time and polished for print. This will guarantee a fun yet tournament ready rule set sure to keep everyone excited for years to come.

The first four factions in Wild West Exodus will feature a variety of characters and models. You will recognize names such as Billy the Kid, Jesse James and General Grant of the Union Army. Other names like Agent Lucinda Loveless, Jake "Smiley" Williamson and the powerful creation XIII may seem foreign at first but will quickly make their way into your army list. Below you will find a brief description of these unruly factions waiting for you to create the most effective combo to pit against your opponent.

The Union:

Having mercilessly crushed the Confederacy in the recent Civil War, the full power of the North now turns its greedy eyes westward. Fueled by the full destructive potential of stolen scientific technologies, the Union's might seem unstoppable. It seeks to defend itself against any threat that might rise up against it by crushing all those who could even pose such a menace. Without pity or compassion, the stampeding juggernaut annihilates anything in its path as it continues to consolidate an entire continent beneath its armored boot.

Each Union Starter Box contains:

1x Boss model - General Grant

1x Underboss model - Major Sherman (UNLOCKED at $40K)

1x Sidekick model - Captain Sheridan (UNLOCKED at $30K)

5x Hired Hands - Long Range Weapons

5x Hired Hands - Close Combat Weapons

1x Heavy Weapon Hired Hand Light Support (UNLOCKED at $55K)

16x Model Stat Cards

The Outlaws:

Desperate men, who have turned their backs on the very concept of decency and honor, live as wanted criminals. These degenerates of society struggle for a moment in the spotlight, caring only for the recognition of infamy. Their egos drive body counts higher and higher with each town they pass through. With the clandestine assistance of renegade scientists these men will stop at nothing to be the strongest, fastest, most frightening specters in the Wild West. From bio-mechanical implants to stolen experimental weaponry, only death may stop their headlong quest for fame and wealth. Powerful weapons and a reckless way of life have made the Outlaws a force to be reckoned with.

Each Outlaw Starter Box contains:

1x Boss model - Jesse James

1x Underboss model - Frank James (UNLOCKED at $40K)

1x Sidekick model - Cole Younger (UNLOCKED at $30K)

5x Hired Hands - Long Range Weapons

5x Hired Hands - Close Combat Weapons

1x Heavy Weapon Hired Hand Light Support (UNLOCKED at $55K)

16x Model Stat Cards

The Warrior Nation:

The proud descendants of the men who were once the lords and masters of the entire continent, now fight to regain power. These Native American warriors have thrown off the noose of enforced servitude to the United States. Joining their tribes together they form an alliance of unparalleled strength that taps into ancient spiritual power. No longer does the Warrior Nation allow others to take from them the land of their ancestors. Confronting the twisted science of tomorrow with the purity of the Earth, the Warrior Nation has taken up the mantle of protector of the land, and will stop at nothing to eradicate this new threat.

Each Warrior Nation Starter Box contains:

1x Boss model - Sitting Bull

1x Underboss model - Sky Spirit (UNLOCKED at $40K)

1x Sidekick model - Walks Looking (UNLOCKED at $30K)

5x Hired Hands - Long Range Weapons

5x Hired Hands - Close Combat Weapons

1x Heavy Weapon Hired Hand Light Support (UNLOCKED at $55K)

16x Model Stat Cards

The Enlightened:

The greatest scientific minds of a generation have been twisted and corrupted by the whispered words of a dark and mysterious force. Once, in another reality, soaring towers of graceful steel would have risen up into the sky built by these men. But now brutal machines of destruction, powered by the very essence of evil, seek to crush the ignorant beneath their iron weight. Medicine that could have saved countless lives now drags the helpless dead back into the land of the living. Mindless automatons moving solely at the direction of these crazed geniuses. Men so convinced of the purity of their own motives and ideals that nothing can be allowed to question them. Once heralded as the saviors of mankind, they now stand to provide the tools and weapons set on destroying all living things on earth.

Each Enlightened Starter Box contains:

1x Boss model - Dr. Carpathian

1x Underboss model - Thomas Edison (UNLOCKED at $40K)

1x Sidekick model - XIII (UNLOCKED at $30K)

5x Hired Hands - Long Range Weapons

5x Hired Hands - Close Combat Weapons

1x Heavy Weapon Hired Hand Light Support (UNLOCKED at $55K)

16x Model Stat Cards

BOSS MODELS ALT POSE WAVE 2

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Wild West Exodus has been built around a 32mm to 35mm model range. We chose this size purposely to give our sculptors the ability to fill each model with as much detail as possible. Many games today also create their miniatures using this same scale of 32mm to 35mm. In the miniature industry, it is common place to simply call your models 28mm as that is the general term for tabletop wargaming. The actual models for all ranges vary from as small as 25mm to as large as 45mm for what is considered standard models.

The team at Wild West Exodus has been assembled with many of the top names from the miniature industry. From concept artists to 3D sculptors, no stone was left unturned in finding the best people to be a part of Outlaw Miniatures. Our creative team always starts each model following a specific designated course. This begins with a team meeting to discuss the game play and overall feel of the model in the Wild West Exodus Universe. Soon after, it is taken to concept art where the model truly takes shape. We quickly find ourselves with amazing 3D sculptures. These are printed using sophisticated 3D printing machines and a master is created. From there, full production can start once the master has been approved by the creative staff. This will ensure that every model you receive from Outlaw Miniatures will be the best quality available on the market.

One of the truly exciting parts about Wild West Exodus will be the regularly released comic book. This new series will not only tell an awesome story depicting each and every character you see as a model but will continue to grow the range as well. By having the flexibility of introducing new characters via our comic book series, we have the opportunity to showcase a model's characteristics each issue. This fun way of bringing new characters into the world will hopefully allow people to get even more emotionally attached to the models they are using. Imagine how excited you will be when your favorite model pushes Billy the Kid or Jesse James to the verge of death while riding off into the sunset with a bag full of gold.

Below you will find all of our various pledge levels. Please keep in mind that Kickstarter is a wonderful place that allows young companies like ours to give back to the people that support us. The current pledge levels may change unexpectedly from day to day. The changes will only be to increase the amount of cool items and bonuses that you will receive. As stretch goals are met and broken more cool items and future releases will be unlocked. You will find that with your support we will make this the best Kickstarter campaign to date

Before pledging please look over the pledge graphics below. The pledge graphics are always correct and supersede all text on the actual pledge levels. The main reason for this is the fact that continued updates and additional rewards can be added to graphics. Unfortunately kickstarter does not allow for the text to be altered in the written reward levels once a backer has selected that pledge.

Guilty

Rotten

Evil

Nasty

Villainous

Wicked

Heinous

Fiendish

Cruel

Shameless

Repulsive

Profane

Corrupt

Depraved

Wayward

Incorrigible

Devilish

Optional items - Below are some additional items and reinforcements that you can add on. Just increase your pledge amount and after the Kickstarter ends, we will send out your survey to select the items you want.

Here is an example. A backer named John selects to pledge at level Wicked. He has pledged an amount of $115.00. John sees that the Heavy Support Vehicles have unlocked and are now available in the list below as add-on items. All John would need to do is go to his pledge management page and add $40 to his already total of $115.00. This would give him a total of $155.00 pledged allowing John to select the Wicked Level + The Heavy Support Choice he wants when the survey is emailed at the end of the campaign.

ADD-ON MODELS

ADD-ON VEHICLES AND TERRAIN

Lets Unlock Them All - Below you will find a number of stretch goals that will unlock when the set amount is reached as our funding total. Some items will simply be added as free items to already pledged amounts. Others will open new characters and even vehicles that can be added on by increasing your pledge amount. Keep in mind that the more people know about our kickstarter the more unlocked items everyone will benefit from. Here is to hitting all of our goals.

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Risks and challenges

Everyone involved at Outlaw Miniatures would be considered the best at what they do. This means that our concept artists and 3D sculptors always have on time work provided to us to keep the flow and calendar moving. All of the first wave miniatures have been 3D sculpted and will go directly into production once the Kickstarter campaign successfully funds. This guarantees that minimal to no delays will happen with most of these models.

All second wave models, stretch goals and unlocked items will fall into the work flow schedule just days after the campaign successfully funds. Be assured that an entire team of over 15 dedicated members will make the delivery of all items in this Kickstarter their #1 priority.

We will keep everyone informed each step of the way as we move forward. This will happen with regular emails and an active forum at www.wildwestexodusforum.com, which is designed to deliver the latest information.

FAQ

Trading your rewards is very easy with Wild West Exodus. The first thing to remember is that all trading will happen during the survey that is emailed out at the end of the campaign. Kickstarter does not allow for modifications to the pledge levels once they are posted. As the project creators we can update graphics with the latest unlocked rewards but we can not change the text listed under the pledge level wording on the right side of the screen. This is to prevent project creators from advertising a reward as being something and then lowering the rewards in the level at the end of the campaign. It is basically a safety system to guarantee that the backers get what they pledge for.

In our kickstarter our graphic is always correct so if the pledge level graphic says you are getting 4 of something but the text on the right says 3, please know you will get 4. The graphic is always right.

As for trades the policy is simple. We will allow like model trades for like model trades. We will also allow like model rewards such as books to be traded for like model printed media. Below you will find a list of examples on what can be traded and for what.

Extra box sets of Hired Hands can be traded for box sets of Hired Hands Wave 1 or Wave 2.

Starter boxes are not considered simply hired hands because they will be packaged differently. All starters come with Wave 1 Hired Hands and those cannot be traded for Wave 2. This would break the packaging and cause major slowing in the shipping of the models.

Whole starters sets can be traded for whole starter sets but all starters come with Wave 1 Hired Hands

Heavy Weapon Hired Hands can be traded for other Heavy Weapon Hired Hands. These are resin models and will be produced in the US. A starter that features a heavy weapon hired hand can be swapped just for the wave 2 version of that hired hand in the same faction.

Light Support Choices Wave 1 can be traded for Light Support Choices Wave 1

Light Support Choices Wave 2 can be traded for Light Support Choices Wave 2

If you would like to trade Light Support Choices Wave 1 for Wave 2 it would require you to trade in 3 of the Wave 1 models for 1 of the Wave 2 models.

Heavy Support Choices can be traded for Heavy Support Choices

Micro Art Terrain Sets and bases can be traded for Micro Art Terrain Sets, or for Bags, or for Models of equal value.

The Rotten Level Pledge can be traded for $40 worth of add-on credit to be spent on add-ons. This credit cannot be used against your pledge total to give you an additional discount. This is not allowed by Kickstarter. You also cannot pledge for Rotten and get the trade in value. The Trade In Value of $40 is only allowed if you have Rotten as part of one of your pledge levels. This credit must be spent on Model Add-Ons Only. The full amount must be traded in for the credit and cannot be broken up into smaller credits.

(Mercs are now considered sidekicks so they fall under the sidekick trading rules.)

Ladies Of The West can be traded for Dark Council Models or Spirit Totems or Civilians. The same can be reversed.

If the models being traded require an additional cost to be added the pledge must be increased to cover this. Example - Backer A wants to trade in the Starter Box Gen Grant standard pose model for Abe Lincoln. Backer A can do this at no extra charge and would request this during the survey at the end of the kickstarter.

The WWX terrain also known as Barricades set 1 and Barricades set 2 can be swapped for only Barricades sets. These are not made by Micro Art Studios so they cannot be swapped for buildings or or bases.

Example - Backer B wants to trade out Alt Sculpt Jesse James Boss for Eiffel and Spider Construct. Backer B would need to add an additional $11 to cover the difference in price between the Alt Sculpt Jesse James and the Eiffel model. This would also mean that backer B would not get the Alt Sculpt of Jesse James because he used that to trade towards Eiffel.

All Customers that are overseas will be receiving their items from our UK warehouse and shipping partner. This means that anyone looking to pledge will not have to worry about international customs and other taxes seen from US packages. Some delays may occur but should be minimal as we have set out a good window for arrival dates on all of your items.

The international shipping is something that we have to include even with a distribution center in the UK.

The problem is not getting it from our warehouse in the UK to all of our EU and UK customers. The problem is getting it into the UK.

The product will be manufactured in two locations. Parts will come from the US and parts will come from China. This means that a container will need to be shipped overseas to get the pledges distributed.

A container from the states or China costs from $5000 to $7000 depending on the time of year. There is also customs and VAT that must be paid on these shipments.

Those charges when divided out to all the pledges actually is much, much higher than the fees we have listed as shipping.

We are making this a bit better on the customers by simply adding more free stuff to the starter boxes. As more stretch goals are passed more free items will be added. This should outweigh the charges you are seeing as international shipping.

This is not the greatest answer but it is the best we could really do with the costs at hand.

Yes, you can choose any faction you want when the kickstarter ends. We will send out a survey that will ask what starters you would like. You can select different starters or create a mega starter by going with the same one for each choice. We hope that answers you question.

Our hired hands are made out of plastic. The technical name of our plastic is High Impact Polystyrene or HIP. This type of plastic is the same style and quality as what you have seen from GW, Wyrd Miniatures, and Dream-Forge. This is not resin plastic.

The rest of our models will be cast in high detail Resin. This is the same quality of resin that you have seen with forgeworld, Dark Age, and others. This is not the same as finecast or similar soft resins.

The goal for us is to take all of our models to plastic if we reach specific goals.

The Charlie rules are our play testing rules that we created to get the basic game off the ground. This version of the rules are a work in progress and are now being revised and play tested by Alessio Cavatore.

A Beta version of the rules will be sent out a few days after Kickstarter to all backers. These will be closer to a final rule set with just one more revision before publication. All backers will have a 3 week window that they can email suggestions and ideas to the beta rules that will be considered before the final version is sent to the publishing house.

The Union Heavy Rail train is set to ship in October 2013. We will do everything in our power to have the Union Heavy Rail finished in September to package everything together for backers getting that as a reward. If for some reason the train is not ready it will ship as stated in October in its own box and shipment.

Updates of progress on The Union Heavy Rail and all other models will be made on a monthly basis to all backers via email until tracking numbers are issued.

The mystery backer model is actually a model being paid for by one of our backers. This model will be sent out to each backer that has selected Fiendish and above.

This model will be a Sidekick Merc model named Marcus Killingsworth and will work for any faction. However he will give Lawmen special bonuses that will not be allowed with other factions Marcus might work for.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $25 or more
About $25

Rotten - Official Thank You in the Rulebook and on the Website, Beta Game Rules in PDF Version, Wild West Exodus Comic Issue #1 - Kickstarter Exclusive Cover, Signed Art Print, Kickstarter Exclusive Dark Council Patch, Wild West Exodus Set of Four Dice and Wild West Exodus Season 1 Comic Book Subscription (6 Issues).

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $45 or more
About $45

Nasty - Pick any add-on item from the list and make up your own mini posse. Call this money in the bank until you're ready to select your unlocked items. A survey will be sent at the end of the campaign to help you choose the items you want.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

Devilish - Ultimate WWX Pack - Hero in the Game as a Model, Full Season in Comic, and everything from the Repulsive Pledge Level. Also includes studio visit in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss and design your model. Hotel and dinner with the creators is included. A maximum flight credit of $500 will be issued. Any additional travel expenses are the responsibility of the backer.